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Muscatine County, Iowa

Muscatine County Recorder

One candidate is tracked for Muscatine County Recorder on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sarah Bodman Hearst. Candidate information follows official Muscatine County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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Incumbent Republican Sarah Bodman Hearst, whose term ends in 2026, won over fellow Republican Sheila Chick in a contested June 2, 2026 primary (1,237 votes, 51.20% to 950 votes, 39.32%); no Democrat or petition candidate filed, so Hearst is unopposed in November, per the county's official primary election results and elected-officials roster.

Sarah Bodman Hearst

Republican · Incumbent

Biography
Sarah Bodman Hearst appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Muscatine County Recorder, per the county auditor's certified candidate list.

Questions about this race

Who is running for Muscatine County Recorder in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Muscatine County Recorder on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sarah Bodman Hearst. Candidate information follows official Muscatine County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Muscatine County Recorder election in Iowa?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Iowa are on the Iowa election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Sources
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Candidate roster from official Muscatine County and state election office filings, last verified 2026-09-22. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official Iowa election office, or see the full Muscatine County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.